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Hank & Deby Miller Hank & Deby Miller

The Experience of War

I don't know if God was trying to shake me up a little bit, but he did. It made me grow a deep appreciation for the country and the people. As hard as it sounds, I would never trade that experience for the world. It has 100% shaped me and I think that's why God let me go through that experience.

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Randy Marshall Randy Marshall

Back and Forth

If we hope to be well prepared for the unexpected challenges of life, we need to learn to wait on the Lord—pausing, resting in His presence, seeking connection with Him, and expressing our need of Him.

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Eric Harbin Eric Harbin

In The Waiting

There is purpose in the waiting. God does something in the waiting. One might say that God prepares us in the waiting.

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Naomi Johnston Naomi Johnston

Good Grief

I’ve said goodbye to so many things since being here, and it is not an understatement to say that I was not prepared for any of them. There have been so many goodbyes. Grief, on the other hand, now that’s not quite so automatic.

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Sadie Sprankle Sadie Sprankle

Home Alone

Just as the team has changed, I am transforming as well. And as the team waits for others to come to the field or return to the region, I praise God that He is transforming each of us. May this team be one that is always changing as the Lord leads.

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Aaron DePue Aaron DePue

Country Roads

Processing our first term brings forth a lot of emotions, memories, and revelations. One consistent thread through the ups and downs of our missionary life is the faithfulness of God.

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Clarissa Hunter Clarissa Hunter

Butter

Transition touches all aspects of our lives: the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual. I believe each of these parts of ourselves are tied together in some way.

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Andrew Marshall Andrew Marshall

Mourn with those who mourn

The serenity of God’s creation made room for women to meet their grief face to face. Not alone, but with safe people standing beside them.

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Jonathan Long Jonathan Long

The Great Divide

God, in his wisdom and creativity, has given us a multitude of tools to build His Kingdom. Businesspeople are not merely financial supporters of ministry, but integral participants.

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Naomi Johnston Naomi Johnston

Ministry in Italy

Some of our regional team were able to visit the team in Catania, Sicily. Here is a visual diary of some of the ministry happening there through OMS.

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